programs

STAGETEAM: COMPETITIVE TRAINING PROGRAM

The Stageteam competitive program is for dancers wishing to take their technique, performance, and passion to an elite level through a more intense, pre-professional program of training and travel to several competitions in Canada and the United States.

VIREO'S Stageteam Program offers high-quality training in all styles of dance with a strong focus on proper technique and performance, and participation at various performances, competitions, festivals and conventions throughout the year! A high level of commitment is required from the dancers and parents/guardians for this program. There are currently no auditions to be a member of Stageteam, as VIREO believes in an inclusive, accepting, and family-oriented environment first.

In the 2015-2016 Season, VIREO's Stageteam travelled to Seattle, WA for Dupree Dance, Sidney, BC for Synergy Dance Competition, and Whistler, BC for 5678 Showtime. Our team brought home several gold, high gold, and platinum awards, special judges choice awards, as well as several 1st, 2nd, and 3rd category placements and 1st, 3rd, and 5th overall placements from these various competitions.

In the 2016-17 Competition Season, VIREO's Stageteam travelled to Seattle, WA for Dupree Dance, Langley, BC for Star Talent Dance Competition, Whistler, BC for 5678 Showtime regional competition, as well as to Vancouver, BC for NUVO Dance Convention in the pre-season. Our 2016-17 competition season finished strong with 5678 Showtime Nationals, July long weekend in Whistler BC! Most notably, our dancers were awarded several Gold, High Gold, and Platinum awards, along with special judges choice awards (Chai Solo "The Entertainer", Ruby Solo "Beauty and Grace", New Girl In Town "Sweet Expression") and overall 3rd, 2nd and 1st regional and national placements. Team member Chai Sullivan was awarded 2nd Highest Scoring Routine of the ENTIRE COMPETITION for her tier at Star Talent in Langley.

In the 2017-18 Pre-Season, VIREO's Stageteam has already attended NUVO Dance Convention in Calgary, AB and Radix Dance Convention in Vancouver, BC. Our dancers received high silver and gold medals for their solos and Ruby/Claire duet. Our youngest team member, Skylar Dutrisac, received a Standout in Ballroom scholarship at NUVO as well as the Ballet scholarship at Radix!

In the 2017-18 Competition Season, we have attended Dupree Dance in Seattle, WA and received 7 Platinums, 7 Golds, 4 overall placements and 2 judge's choice awards. We can't wait to see what the rest of the season holds for these amazing kids!

These awards acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our dancers and are something for our dancers to be proud of. However, we always encourage and instil a mindset in our dancers is that it attending a competition or convention is not about competing for a win necessarily, but to LEARN from adjudications and highly-knowledgeable and experienced judges, teachers and choreographers. It is very, very important to remember that the point of competing is to further our dancers' education in a fun and encouraging way! Attending competitions is not about winning or placing, but experiencing world renowned teachers, meeting other amazing dancers, building a network in the dance industry, being adjudicated by professionals with huge credentials, and being a part of an amazing family at the studio.

If you are interested in competing on our award-winning team, or our new Prep Team, please contact Haley at vireodance@gmail.com.

RECREATIONAL PROGRAM

The Recreational Program at VIREO is designed to be an inclusive, encouraging and positive experience for dancers ages 6+ (including fun Adult classes in Tap and Musical Theatre!). In this program, dancers of all abilities will learn proper technique and choreography in their classes, and will participate in the year-end Showcase in June! Classes in the Junior, Intermediate and Senior age levels include ISTD Tap (with the option of examinations), Musical Theatre, Lyrical, Contemporary, Acro, Hip Hop, Ballet, and Jazz. To encourage a focus on proper technique, at least one ballet class is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! Additional routines can be purchased for dancers wishing to perform a solo, duet or trio in the Showcase in June and can be learned outside of the regular class timetable.

DAYTIME HOMESCHOOL CLASSES - HALF-YEAR PROGRAM​VIREO is excited to offer daytime classes once again for Homeschoolers in the 2017-2018 season! Homeschool programs will run in two sessions throughout the year: September to January, and February to June. Dancers participating in the first session will take class and will have the option of showcasing their routine in the studio at the end of the very last class for family and friends to enjoy. (*Please note this is a very low-key performance - no costume, hair or makeup will be required!) Dancers participating in the second session will have the option to perform their routine in VIREO's annual year-end Showcase at the Sid Williams Theatre in June! (*Please note, this is a formal performance - a costume fee will be added to the overall fee as costume and stage hair & makeup is required for the Showcase.)

If you are interested in any daytime classes, please visit the Calendar & Schedule of our website and register now!

INTRO TO STAGE! PROGRAM

Intro to Stage! is an introductory program designed to introduce dancers ages 3-5 to the art and discipline of dance! Young dancers will learn to take instruction, work and play in a social environment and begin the fun and artistic training of dance. Intro to Stage! runs in 3 sessions throughout the dance year, each session 3 months long. Dancers performing in the final session will have the option to perform their routine in VIREO's annual year-end Showcase at the Sid Williams Theatre in June! (*Please note, this is a formal performance - a costume fee will be added to the overall fee as costume and stage hair & makeup is required for the Showcase.) Classes include Intro to Ballet & Creative Movement, Kinder or Pre-Junior Acro + Intro to Jazz, Intro to Musical Theatre, Intro to Hip Hop and Primary & Pre-Primary Tap.

If you are interested in beginning your child's dance adventure at VIREO, please visit the Calendar & Schedule of our website and register now!

**VIREO reserves the right to cancel or alter the schedule of a class or a session based on enrolment.